Davide Nicola has resigned as Crotone coach.

Nicola and his backroom staff chose to depart after Crotone's defeat to Udinese.

“Football Club Crotone announces that Coach Davide Nicola today handed in his resignation as Coach of the first team," a statement on the club's official website confirmed.

“Along with the Piedmontese Coach, the following members of his staff have also resigned: assistant coach Manuel Garcia, athletic coach Gabriele Stoppino and technical collaborator Rossano Berti.

“The club thanks the Coach and his staff for their work, and wishes them well for the future on both a professional and human level.

"This afternoon's training will be conducted by Antonio Macrì, Ivan Moschella and Elmiro Trombino."